Car Shipping Companies in Tacoma, WA
7 auto transporters are registered in Tacoma with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 31 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety and insurance record.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Tacoma to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Tacoma
- 7
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 31
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 38 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 7 trucks
- DC Auto Carrier LLC, Bonney Lake
In short
7 auto transporters are registered in Tacoma and 31 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 38 can haul across state lines. 12 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is DC Auto Carrier LLC's 7 trucks. Most people leaving Pierce County for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters based in Tacoma
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Rob-Ros Auto Transportation and Towing Services LLC
114 157Th St E, WA 98445
- USDOT
- 3910540
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 2
NW Auto Transport
Legal name: Ami Auto Sales Inc
4033 S Union Ave, WA 98409
- USDOT
- 1267258
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 3
Safe and Secure Auto Transport
WA 98444
- USDOT
- 2399030
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
- 4
Seattle Car Transport LLC
2319 S Cushman Ave, WA 98405
- USDOT
- 3350380
- MC number
- MC1071036 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
- 5
Abe's Auto Transport
Legal name: Abe's Auto Transport Inc
6648 S Puget Sound Ave, WA 98409
- USDOT
- 4140416
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 6
E and P Auto Transport
7823 28Th Ave E, WA 98404
- USDOT
- 2370529
- MC number
- MC812651 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
- 7
10 Car Auto Transporters LLC
6838 E J St, WA 98404
- USDOT
- 3937812
- MC number
- MC1461484
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Tacoma
Nearest first, from Puyallup, Federal Way, Algona, Spanaway and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | NW Auto Carrier LLC | Puyallup, WA | 3455619 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | El Toro Auto Transportation LLC | Federal Way, WA | 3361091 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | AAA Auto Transport LLC | Federal Way, WA | 3218698 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Platinum Auto Movers LLC | Federal Way, WA | 4494324 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Ok Auto Transport | Federal Way, WA | 1444368 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | MC Auto Transport LLC | Federal Way, WA | 1421477 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | SB Auto Transport LLC | Puyallup, WA | 3760873 | 0 drivers | Within WA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Fata Auto Transport LLC | Puyallup, WA | 2380849 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Puerto Vallarta Auto Transport LLC | Algona, WA | 2861826 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Smitty's Auto Transport | Spanaway, WA | 3211620 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | AA Auto Transport LLC | Auburn, WA | 2110328 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Drs24 Auto Transport LLC | Algona, WA | 3240334 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Nick's Auto Transport | Auburn, WA | 2283244 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | DC Auto Carrier LLC | Bonney Lake, WA | 3871099 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | McDaniels Auto Transport & Repair | Auburn, WA | 2801792 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Parkland Auto Transport LLC | Graham, WA | 1917933 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Bowtie Auto Transport | Graham, WA | 4493747 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Amur Car Transportation LLC | Auburn, WA | 4150791 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | A to Z Auto Transport | Kent, WA | 4085163 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Tuky's Auto Transport LLC | Auburn, WA | 3362320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Stroh's Auto Transport | Auburn, WA | 810103 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 16 mi | Three Ways Auto Transport | Kent, WA | 2942207 | 0 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Hulk Hauler Vehicle Transporter | Lacey, WA | 2363393 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Northwest Auto Transport Inc | Kent, WA | 825267 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Alm Auto Transport LLC | Kent, WA | 2346102 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Triple M Auto Transport LLC | Kent, WA | 1740434 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Mendez Auto Transport and Towing | Olympia, WA | 2958945 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Signature Auto Transport LLC | Lacey, WA | 1858147 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Us Auto Transportation LLC | Seattle, WA | 2181708 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Interstate Auto Transport LLC | Bremerton, WA | 1475305 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Backwoods Auto Transport LLC | Seattle, WA | 3130339 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Tacoma: the main lanes
Distances from Tacoma to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Tacoma to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,810 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,093 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,027 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,950 mi | 4 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,193 mi | 5 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,715 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,180 mi | 7 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,776 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
Drive time assumes a loaded car hauler averaging about 55 mph with legal rest; a shared truck also stops for the other cars on the deck, so door-to-door takes longer than the drive.
Roadside inspections: auto transporters near Tacoma
12 of the 38 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 71 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 16 of 37 vehicle inspections (43.2%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 71 driver inspections (2.8%, against 10.3%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Auto Carrier LLCBonney Lake, WA · USDOT 3871099 | 18 | 2 of 10 | 0 of 18 |
| Ok Auto TransportFederal Way, WA · USDOT 1444368 | 15 | 3 of 7 | 1 of 15 |
| Drs24 Auto Transport LLCAlgona, WA · USDOT 3240334 | 7 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 7 |
| El Toro Auto Transportation LLCFederal Way, WA · USDOT 3361091 | 6 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| NW Auto Carrier LLCPuyallup, WA · USDOT 3455619 | 5 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
| Stroh's Auto TransportAuburn, WA · USDOT 810103 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Pierce County
Tacoma is in Pierce County, WA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 28,851 people a year leaving Pierce County for another state, most often for California (about 3,827), Texas (about 3,113) and Arizona (about 2,236), while about 31,651 (±2,052) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Pickup in Tacoma and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Tacoma streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 7 carriers based here will know which ones work. If the quote comes from a broker, ask which carrier's truck will come and open that USDOT number before pickup. Preparing the car and how car shipping is priced cover the rest.
More in Washington
111 listed auto transporters are based in Washington; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Tacoma: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Tacoma, WA?
7 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Tacoma itself, and 31 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Puyallup, Federal Way, Algona, Spanaway, Auburn and nearby). All 38 hold active registrations with motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file. Brokers are registered separately and are not counted.
Who is the largest auto transporter near Tacoma?
By reported fleet, DC Auto Carrier LLC in Bonney Lake, WA, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3871099). Fleet size is self-reported and describes capacity, not care; read the record behind the number before you book.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Tacoma?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Tacoma to New York City, NY is about 2,810 miles), open or enclosed transport, the car's size and whether it runs, the season and direction, and how flexible your pickup window is. The pricing guide linked below explains each factor.
Will a car hauler pick up at my door in Tacoma?
Usually as close as a 75-foot rig can legally and physically get. On narrow residential streets, in HOAs that bar commercial trucks, or where overhead lines are low, the driver will ask to meet at a wide lot nearby. Agree the meeting point when you book, not when the truck is idling.
How have car haulers near Tacoma done at roadside inspections?
12 of the 38 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 71 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 16 of 37 vehicle inspections (43.2%), against 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally.
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows. Nobody pays for placement.